ROTC (Lesson 4)

• What is the primary purpose of an interior duty guard system?


  To preserve order, protect property, and enforce military regulations
• What are the components of an interior guard system?

  • Field Officer of the Day (FOD)
  • Officers of the Day (OD)
  • Commanders of the Guard (COG)
  • Sergeants of the Guard (SOG)
  • Relief commander for each relief
  • Sentinels of the guards
• What is a countersign?


  A secret challenge and reply to aid guards in scrutiny
• What is the purpose of a challenge given by a sentry?


  To cause an unidentified person to halt and be identified
• What is the definition of an interior guard?


  A guard detailed by a commander to preserve order and enforce regulations
• What is a password in the context of military security?


  A word or distinctive sound used to answer a challenge
• What does the term 'relief' refer to in a guard context?


  Members of the guard who have the same watch under supervision
• Who is a sentry?


  An enlisted man assigned to keep watch and maintain order
• What is a watch in the context of guard duty?


  A period during which a guard performs prescribed duties
• What does it mean to relieve a guard member?


  To direct a member to cease performance of duties
• What is a post in military terms?


  The place where a sentry is stationed
• What is a patrol post?


  A post where a sentry prescribes his own route within limits
• What is a fixed post?


  A post where a sentry is not required to move appreciably
• What is a guardhouse?


  A building designated as the headquarters of the guard
• What does it mean to detain someone in a military context?


  To secure the custody of an illegal offender until proper authority is notified
• What are the functions and general duties of the Field Officer of the Day (FOD)?


  • Commanding Officer’s personal representative
  • Supervises the performance of duty of the interior guards
• What are the responsibilities of the Officer of the Day (OOD)?


  • Ensures proper performance of duty by the main guards
  • Executes orders from commanding officers related to interior duty guard
• What is the role of the Commander of the Guard (COG)?


  • Responsible for instruction and discipline of the guards
  • Oversees performance of the guards
• What are the duties of the Sergeant of the Guard (SOG)?


  • Overall supervisor of other NCOs and sentinels
  • Takes over as commander if no one else is detailed
• What does the Relief Commander do?


  • Instructs his relief on orders and duties
  • Ensures each sentinel understands their responsibilities
• What must Sentinels of the Guards do?


  • Memorize and comply with general orders for sentinels
  • Follow specific orders applicable to their posts
• What is General Order No. 1 of the guard?


  To take charge of my post and all government property in view.
• What is General Order No. 2 of the guard?


  To walk my post in a military manner, keeping alert and observing everything.
• What is General Order No. 3 of the guard?


  To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
• What is General Order No. 4 of the guard?


  To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
• What is General Order No. 5 of the guard?


  To quit my post only when properly relieved.
• What is General Order No. 6 of the guard?


  To receive, obey, and pass orders to the sentinel who relieves me.
• What is General Order No. 7 of the guard?


  To talk to no one except in line of duty.
• What is General Order No. 8 of the guard?


  To give alarm in case of fire and disorders.
• What is General Order No. 9 of the guard?


  To call the Commander of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.
• What is General Order No. 10 of the guard?


  To salute all officers, and all colors and standards not cased.
• What is General Order No. 11 of the guard?


  To be especially watchful at night and challenge all persons on or near my post.